Get swept away by Ballet West's enchanting new lineup, featuring Peter Pan
KUTV — Ballet West announced its 2025-26 season with seven productions, including West Side Story Suite, Peter Pan, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Romeo and Juliet.
With five Utah premieres, two world premieres, and unforgettable storytelling, Ballet West and Ballet West Orchestra are slated to deliver a vibrant celebration of dance and passion. Adam Sklute, the artistic director at Ballet West chatted with David Osmond about the upcoming season.
Productions slated for Ballet West’s 2025-26 Season:
- Oct. 24 – Nov. 1: One of Shakespeare’s most heartrending tales, Romeo & Juliet paired with Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic score.
- Nov. 7 – 15: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, brought to life by Mendelssohn’s enchanting score and paired with Stravinsky’s stirring Les Noces celebrates bold artistry and female empowerment for two acclaimed productions.
- Dec. 5 – 27: The Nutcracker, first staged in 1944 by founder Willam Christensen, is a signature masterpiece. In honor of its 80th anniversary in 2024, Christensen’s The Nutcracker was named a Living Historic Landmark by Utah, the first such designation for a ballet in U.S. history.
- Feb. 13 – 21: Peter Pan, featuring breathtaking aerial choreography, Elgar’s sweeping score, mesmerizing mermaids, and thrilling sword fights is a magical adventure packed with pixie dust.
- March 27 – 28: World Premiere of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is this season’s Family Classics Series, the first new creation in 12 years.
- April 10 – 18: Four Utah premieres, including the electrifying West Side Story Suite, heartwarming Carousel a Ballet, and the stunning Antique Epigraphs and After the Rain.
- May 13 – 16: Featuring the best of Utah contemporary dance companies in Choreographic Festival: Spotlight Utah! with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, and SALT Contemporary Dance.
Last year, Ballet West welcomed more than 119,000 patrons, marking the highest attendance to date, with the Nutcracker production achieving the highest grossing run ever recorded.
Season subscriptions are now available. Six-performance packages start at $210. Individual tickets go on sale Sept. 2.
Watch the full interview with Adam Sklute HERE.